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Nosler Family History

Nosler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Noser, Hosler, Bosler, Rosler, Noller, Mosler, Osler, Nesler, Fosler

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Where is the Nosler family from?

You can see how Nosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nosler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nosler families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nosler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Nosler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nosler. 28% of Nosler men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Nosler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nosler were Laborer and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Nosler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Nosler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Nosler. For the veterans among your Nosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nosler in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nosler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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